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HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON, by Naomi Novik

Anne McCaffrey fans, strap yourself in for a fabulous ride!

1/series. Europe, mid-1800s. After a spirited
engagement, British Navy officer Will Lawrence boards a French merchantman to
find its most precious cargo is a dragon's egg. Ready to hatch, the emerging
dragon immediately adopts Lawrence as its captain, forcing the reluctant
officer to abandon his Navy career and enter the despised Aerial Corps.
Lawrence's first act is to name the dragon: Temeraire, after Nelson's famous
warship; a most unusual name for a dragon. But, this is a most unusual dragon,
as Lawrence finds out. A delightful compound of alternative history and dragon
fantasy, this seamless tale is the start of a series you will not want to miss.
I can hardly wait for the next one! A fun, fabulous 5.